Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine
Testimonials

Relief from first trimester through induction

I was pregnant with my second child and suffering from all day nausea. After trying many common remedies with no results, I went to see Melani. She did an amazing job treating my morning sickness and specializes in many different pregnancy related conditions. She is also a doula. She's very sweet and takes the time to really listen to me and answer any questions. She will definitely try to fit you in on short notice. When I called her for the first time, she was able to see me the same day. After the first treatment, I could already feel some immediate relief of the nausea and felt like I was getting some energy back. The nausea improved drastically over the next few treatments. Melani definitely made my first trimester bearable! I highly recommend Melani Bolyai. Ariane was born on November 21 at 9:59 pm. She weighed 7 lbs.
I finally ended up going in to be induced because I just felt that, after trying everything (including castor oil, ugh!) my body was not going to go into labor on its own and I was going to end up getting induced on Friday anyway.
Anyway, labor was actually much easier than with my daughter, which I am sure was in part thanks to all of your work at preparing me, and I was able to be much more alert and aware throughout the whole thing.
Thanks again for all your help.    - Amrita B.

Pregnant after a D&C

I went to Melani after experiencing an early miscarriage and a D&C. She did me acupuncture and gave me herbs to help me start ovulating again since most women experience long cycles after a D&C. As I always had very long and irregular cycles, I figured it would be a while until I got a period again. In fact, it was a long time -- 9 months! With Melani's help, I was pregnant again 3 weeks after my D&C. I saw her through my first two trimesters and am expecting my baby any day now. I highly recommend Melani due to her knowledge, patience and kind demeanor.    - Shari M.

Almost gave up hope

I had a lot of trouble keeping pregnancies, and subsequently, getting
pregnant. When I came to Melani, I was exhausted and losing faith. She
was incredibly constant, steady and intuitive in her perspective and in her
prescription of herbs and acupuncture. I particularly appreciated her
willingness to be open to our pursuing IVF. I found all that she gave us to
be absolutely instrumental in our carrying our incredible baby girl to term.
Melanie is a great practitioner. We'll be going back when we're ready to
try for another baby.     - Elizabeth

Successful induction

I saw Melani November 8th, 2005 for a treatment to get my labor going. (I was almost a week late.) My husband came with, and it was around 8pm. Anyway, I went into labor less than 5 hours after leaving her office, and had my little girl the evening of the 9th. Now I recommend acupuncture to soon-to-be mothers all the time, esp. Melani to my friends in NYC. Thank you so much, Melani - you are wonderful.     - Mary K.

Shin splints

In October 2006 with only 3 weeks left till the NYC Marathon I had a severe case of shin splints. I was barely able to walk down stairs, so I was a little concerned about running 26.2 miles. A few friends had recommended acupuncture, which I had never tried before and I was desperate, so I looked up the NYRR (New York Road Runners) website and found Melani's name.
After a pleading phone call, she agreed to see me the next day where she was direct and honest about my situation for a complete recovery before the race, but we both hoped for the best that I could run.
After four sessions in three weeks with Melani, my pain subsided enough, and I decided to go ahead and run the race.
The NYC Marathon was an incredible race and event which I not only ran pain free but finished in the top 15%.
Melani was a great help to me and I highly recommend her.    - Jeffrey E.

No more pain

If you are at all interested in going to acupuncture, GO TO MELANI! She is wonderful; healing, kind, and very professional. I was experiencing horrible headaches and after my first session, they were completely gone. Now I want to go back to Melani for the incredible relaxation and rejuvenation. Thank you, Melani!     - Kyle M.

Just feeling better!

I first saw Melani in June of 2007. I have been seeing her for a number of reasons; relief with stress, depression, anxiety and IBS. It has been about 5 months now and she has helped me tremendously. My anxiety is almost non-existent. My IBS problem is SO much better and i just feel good. Thanks Melani for all your help!     ----

Solution for Urinary Tract Infection

I have been to several urologists in the past 15 years for frequent and painful urinary tract infections. Unfortunately, the only solution they could offer was recurring antibiotic treatment. This did not lower the amount of infections I was having, brought about severe fungal infections, and caused me become resistant and allergic to certain antibiotics. I decided to visit Melani and try acupuncture as a "last resort", since my doctors could not help me.
After thorough review of my symptoms and history, Melani explained the underlying cause of my problem from an Eastern perspective. She prescribed acupuncture, a custom herb formula, and lifestyle changes that significantly improved my condition. I have been seeing Melani for almost a year now and rarely get an infection. I no longer take antibiotics and feel better than I have in years.
I would recommend Melani to anyone experiencing a medical issue. Not only is she highly intelligent, but extremely compassionate. She has always made me feel very comfortable and even made me laugh throughout the entire process. Because she helped me understand how my body works, I have control over my health and can take steps to prevent disease from happening. I wish I would have found her years ago!    - Vicki R.

I don't have to "just cope" with headaches anymore

I have suffered from headaches of one kind or another since I was 11 years old. Over the past few years they have gotten to the point where I was able to find no relief for months at time. Several friends I had spoken with about these headaches recommended acupuncture and one of them directed me to Melani Bolyai. From the outset this was an amazing experience. I have seen an ENT, a chiropractor, a neurologist, and a physical therapist to combat these headaches and none of these, regardless of the strength of the medications they gave me, was able to conquer my symptoms. When I began seeing Melani I was overwhelmed by her kindness and understanding, after having seen so many doctors and having essentially told that this was something I would just have to learn to cope with. And after two acupuncture sessions, I could already feel the difference. And not only that, Melani has helped me combat so many other health problems that I had just gotten used to, things that I thought were just a part of life. I have been so amazingly blessed to be in Melani’s care.    - Casey B.

Acupuncture for pregnancy - normal and enjoyable

Throughout my second pregnancy I found myself with a weakened immune system, extreme fatigue, headaches and nausea. After hearing from varying sources how acupuncture might really help me and that doctors in Germany recommend it to pregnant women on a normal basis I decided to give it a try. I was so relieved to find Melani who specialized in treating pregnant women. I’d researched and experimented a bit before finding Melani and found her to be a great fit for my needs. She even needled certain points that I enjoyed besides treating me. And yet, as more typical of western practices, at the beginning of every session we spoke in great detail about how I’d felt since I’d last seen her. She was also very willing and open to educating me while treating me, this made me feel all the more comfortable and secure as a patient. And EVERY week I could not wait until the following week for my next appointment! I highly recommend Melani to every pregnant woman.    - Kristen M.

Relief from Hypertension and Prescriptions

After ten years of being under physician care to treat my hypertension, Melani was able to wean me from my prescription medicine through a combo of acupuncture and Chinese herbs. Our sessions were a relaxing time carved out of my crazy schedule to treat my overall being - not just my hypertension. Recently, I moved from NYC and am missing my treatments with Melani. I am thankful though, that she been helpful in the transition of my therapy to someone in my new home town. I trust Melani and saw benefits through treatment with her that western medicine was not able to show in ten years. I had hoped to use her services as a childbirth doula and am still keeping my fingers crossed that I will be back in NYC and in touch with Melani before that time should come!    - Michelle Z.

Treatment for Infertility

My husband and I had been trying to conceive for over two years. After going through multiple IUIs, 2 IVFs, and one miscarriage, I decided to give acupuncture a try. At our first meeting, Melani immediately put me at ease, clearly explaining to me the basics of Chinese medicine, and patiently answering all of my questions. Over the next few months, I looked forward to my sessions and found them to be an oasis of calm in the otherwise hellish world of infertility. With her expertise, kindness, and support, our next in- vitro cycle was an overwhelming success: I am now well into my second trimester and feeling great! I could not recommend Melani more highly, and hope every woman who has trouble getting pregnant will consider acupuncture (especially with Natural Qi!) as a viable option.    - Jill W.

Facial Acupuncture and More

Last year I had the acupuncture face lift. I have been very happy with the results for a number of reasons. Not only do I look better, I feel better!! So here comes the real surprise – for the first time in my life, I’m able to have normal bowel habits. . . without taking any laxatives. This in itself is a miracle. The effects continue to last until this day and it has been six months since my first treatment. I would recommend this procedure to everyone!! And THANK YOU MELANI!!!    - Linda B.

Trying to conceive

"We had been going through hell within the 'fertility industry' and were seriously thinking about stopping trying to conceive. By the time we found Melani, both of us felt traumatized in mind and body. but her soothing and nourishing combination of herbs and acupuncture immediately made us feel reconnected to each other and our bodies, and we kept trying. After only a few months, plus finding the right fertility doctor, we became pregnant and are now expecting a little girl."    - Kimberly and Rick B.

Conception, Induction and a Caring Doula

I met Melani a little after Gil, my husband, and I decided we wanted to have a baby. I have had some gynecological problems in the past and was concerned that I would have a problem getting pregnant. I’ve had acupuncture before for migraines and it was helpful. When Melani described the fertility treatment using acupuncture I immediately felt a relief. I understood it was not 100%, but I connected to this ancient method and her way of practicing it right away. We began a combined treatment of acupuncture and Chinese Herbs. I got pregnant within 3 months. Gil and I were beyond happy…but also scared. I had acupuncture throughout my pregnancy since I had some complications. Melani has always provided a safe and calm environment for my baby and me. I felt at ease and in some kind of a mini-vacation coming to see Melani from a crazy day at work. Gil and I decided to have a doula for the birth of our son, and there was no doubt in our minds that Melani was the one! Melani came to our home for a visit to discuss the labor and delivery process. We knew that it was going to be a scary experience as well as fun and amazing. I prepared to have a natural delivery using acupuncture; however, my plans changed when, in week 38, we discovered that our baby’s nuchal cord was around his neck. We waited a week, but then my ob/gyn suggested we induce labor. I was extremely disappointed, but wanted to be on the safe side. Melani was supportive and helpful in making that decision; she did so with grace and patience. We arrived to the hospital on Friday morning to start the induction. Melani was my acupuncturist and doula, but also, an amazing, funny companion during this long and exhausting day…to both my husband and I. She was so available…from buying us lunch to holding me (all of the 180lbs I was) during seriously painful contractions. I was amazed how strong this tiny girl is…STRONG!!! Shoham, our son, was born after 17 hours, he was in distress and had to be taken away. This was the scariest moment of my life, not knowing if my baby was dead or alive. Melani was standing next to me, and without understanding a word of what I was saying (I spoke in my mother-tongue, Hebrew), she understood me. Shoham was brought into my arms after long 10 minutes, and I couldn’t believe the beauty and sweetness. Melani was emotionally and physically present during the most important moment of our life and we are grateful to her authenticity, calmness, warmth, and impressive expertise in the area of Chinese medicine and childbirth. Thank you.    - Gil, Michal, & Shoham B.

Herbs helped with acne, hormonal imbalance

I met Melani Bolyai in September 2006. She listened carefully to my complaints of imbalances in my body causing acne problems on my nose and throat, intestinal problems and hives at certain times in the month. She detected a hormonal problem and prescribed a combination of Chinese herbs in pill form (much easier to take than teas). Melani carefully wrote down the proper administration of the herbs that seemed so foreign to me so it was easy to understand. I have been taking these herbs for three months now and have had no breakouts or hives. She was also able to determine that with my specific constitution a calming element was needed and a bonus to my treatment has been a more balanced state of mind. Every time I call her to pick up more herbs she expresses concern for how I’m feeling. It’s nice to know that someone cares and has the answers to my specific needs. Thank you!    - Janet S.

It's a boy!

Melani - Kristen had a boy last night, August John, he is 8lbs 4oz. Thanks for all your help encouraging Kristen and getting her going!    - Andrew M.